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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 708, 2 January 1903, Page 2

A holiday is to he observed by the business houses in town to-day. The Tiruaru Garrison Band received donations amounting over £6O on Christmas morning. At Porangahau races a horse named Shackle with top-weight easily won the double. The new mall services instituted in. connection with the railway will commence to-day. A man with two good dogs, and willing to do any class of station' work, is advertised for. Winners of prizes at yesterday’s sports should obtain orders from Mr R. Robb, secretary. The Customs ire turns prepared up to the end of last year show records for the month, quarter, and year. The English cricketers had an easy victory at Hawera, defeating tiie local team, by nine wickets and two runs. About 1090 people went into the country by the train yesterday. The carriage accommodation being overtaxed, a second run bad to tie made. ■ -"is championship finals In the ten... - ,ck detentat Nelson Fisher and t cd Laishlcy and S wan ton in the Men Championship Doubles. The Salvation Army had a very enjoyable picnic yesterday in Mr I'-wen Cameron’s paddock. There was a largo attendance, and those who were present had a real good time. Mrs Sampson and the ladies acting Willi her deserve hearty thanks for the way in which the school section of tiie Cook Memorial Fund is being augmented. The latest list brings the total up to £177 Os 10-id. The Waikanae beach was the scene of a number of picnicking parties yesterday, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy rollicking in the sands and having frequent dips in the briny.

The weather yesterday enabled people te go out picnicking everywhere. The high wind threw up clouds of dust, which was disagreeable, but did not deter the great number of holiday-makers from hav>'-- nod day’s enjoyment. Busnie.... ..as very quiet in Gisborne on New Year’s Eve— an indication of the tact that tlie workers in the country were keeping close to their toil, and not sparing the time for a run into town at' a time when close attention to country work is advisable.

A man was arrested yesterday for ndeeency.

The ringing in of flic New Year passed off very quietly. In some of the churches watchnight services were held, and in town a few fire-balloons were sent up and fireworks set off. A gas illumination was made at the Albion Hotel.

At the Police Court on Wednesday, two caes were remanded until the 7th January—Harold J. Maitland on a charge of obtaining meat from Donald Gordon, and Ra Bartlett on a charge of seeking to obtain from Rose McLean. of Gisborne, the sum of £7O by a valueless cheque.

There were a great many private picnics yesterday, and the river, beaches, and all picnic resorts were well patronised. The members of the Christian Endeavor Society held their picnic at Bruce's crossing, Ormond, a very pleasant time being spent. The steamer Kumara left Welling-

ton at ti yesterday morning for Gisborne. Messrs Dalgety and Co. expect. to get her away nn Saturday night. The steamer takes 1000 oales of wool and SOUP carcases of frozen meat from Gisborne.

One of the special features of the Oddfellows’ picnic at Kaiteratahi yesterday was the portion assigned to the Rifles Band. Under Mr Corbett (as drill-major) the bandsmen, playing appropriate music, went through a series of evolutions. The admirable work done was highly appreciated by the large crowd of spectators. There is a tendency among Gisborne people to spend the holiday in their own district this year, and the shipping returns, as far as passengers are concerned, are not showing a marked increase for the holiday season. Only a few passengers left Gisborne lor South or North by the Mararoa and Waihora.

The annual hall at Patutahi took place on Wednesday night. A number took the chance to go out from town, and there was a large attendance. Mr T. Edic officiated as M.C., and Messrs Kirk Bros, supplied the music. The catering was in the hands uf Mrs Stevens, and was excellent. Some very tasteful costumes were much admired.

The Customs returns compiled by the Collector of Customs, Mr W. J. Hawley, show : December, £178(1 18s Bd, as against £1285 15s fid in the previous December for the quarter, £4BOB 13s lid, as against £3704 15s (id in the previous quarter ending in December. The year’s total was £15,530, as against i 112,287 10s :.d m 1890 £13,418 in 1900, and a gradual increase to £13,974 17s Id in 1901. At Napior, on Monday, Miss Belle Miller, daughter Mr William Miller, ol Napior, was married to Mr J. b. ihomp son, of the National Bank, Wellington. The bride was attired in a pretty dress ol white brocaded silk, with lace veil and wreath, and carrying a beautiful bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Townley (Gisborne) and Miss Kate Miller, while Mr Moore, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man.

Thoao who had to remain for the last train from Kaiteratahi last night had a very enjoyable run in. While those at Kaiteratahi were waiting, Mr and Mrs Law did all they could to make the time pass pleasantly for them. At Bruces crossing those who had been at the Christian Endeavor picnic were taken aboard the train, and thence into town took the lead in hearty singing of choruses. As the train drew into the station the familiar strains of Auld Lang Syne could bo distinctly heard, and on tiio train stopping, at 9.30, three hearty cheers were given for the station master (Mr Welsted) and his assistants. The party claim that though belated through the heavy trallic they had after ail the happiest time.